Did You Know?
Interesting Dental Healthcare Facts
There are many interesting facts that people are surprised to hear are dental related. Listed below are just a few. If you would like more information on these or other facts, please contact our Imperial, MO dental office.
- Bedwetting can be linked to an airway problem in children. Your dentist may be able to assess your child's risks.
- Snoring is never normal and can be a sign of sleep apnea, a life-threatening condition.
- Some migraines can be caused by clenching or grinding the teeth.
- Research shows that periodontal disease is linked to other serious ailments such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, premature/low birth-weight babies, and pancreatic cancer. Check out these 8 warning signs of gum disease.
- One person dies every hour from oral cancer. Regular dental checkups and avoiding tobacco and alcohol are key factors in preventing oral cancer.
- The HPV virus, which research indicates causes cervical cancer, is also a culprit in oral cancer.
- Airway problems such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids, and nasal tissues can lead to sleep apnea in children. They can also affect teeth positioning and growth of the face and jaw.
- A panoramic X-ray from Precision Dental Care can help detect tumors, cysts, and other jaw abnormalities.
- A panoramic X-ray from Precision Dental Care can sometimes detect blockage of the carotid artery that leads to the brain—an increased stroke risk.
- Bad breath, or halitosis, can be caused by acid reflux, sinus infections/post-nasal drip, excess bacteria on the tongue, tonsiliths, or tonsil excretions.
- Xylitol-based chewing gums such as Trident or Spry can help reduce cavities by up to 80 percent.
- Nitrous oxide has been used in the US to calm dental anxiety since the 1840s.
- The risk of developing oral cancer is 50 times greater in people who use chewing tobacco or other smokeless tobacco products.
- People who smoke and also drink alcohol have a much higher risk of oral cancer than those who do not.
- A red or white mouth sore that doesn't heal within two weeks could be pre-cancerous and should be examined by a dentist.
- Most dental insurance policies have a yearly maximum between $1000 – 1500. If you don’t use your benefits, you lose them, because they don’t roll over to the next year.
- In the case of a dental emergency, an hour can make the difference between saving your natural tooth and having to replace it with a prosthetic.
Experience personalized dentistry and exceptional care. Call our Imperial, MO dental office to make an appointment with Dr. Becker. Located in Imperial, Precision Dental Care is convenient for residents of Arnold, Barnhart, Fenton, Crystal City, and Festus.
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